ozývat

Ozývat is a Czech verb that translates to "to sound," "to echo," "to be heard," or "to feel" in English, depending on the context. It is a verb of imperfective aspect, meaning it describes an ongoing or repeated action.

The primary meaning of "ozývat" relates to sound. It can describe a sound that is emanating from something, such as "Hudba se ozývala z okna" (Music was sounding from the window). It can also refer to an echo or a lingering sound, as in "Ozýval se slabý šepot v místnosti" (A faint whisper was being heard in the room). The verb can also be used metaphorically to describe the presence or influence of something, like "Cítil jsem, jak se ozývá jeho stará bolest" (I felt his old pain resurfacing/being felt).

In another common usage, "ozývat se" can mean to respond or make oneself known. For example, if someone has been absent and then communicates, one might say "Už se ozval?" (Has he made contact yet?). This usage implies a lack of communication followed by its re-establishment.

The verb conjugates according to standard Czech grammatical rules for verbs ending in "-vat." Its perfective counterpart is "ozvat se," which typically signifies a single, completed action of sounding, echoing, or making contact. The nuances of "ozývat se" allow for a range of expressions related to auditory perception, lingering effects, and the act of communication.